Capo
1
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Tuning: Half-Step Down (Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb)
LONG MAY YOU RUN
As recorded by Nils Lofgren
(From the 2008 Album THE LONER: NILS SINGS NEIL)
To play along with the recording tune 1/2 step down and capo 1st fret
Intro:
C G F C Am G C
Verse 1:
C F C
We've been through some things together
Am F G
With trunks of memories still to come
C F C
We found things to do in stormy weather
Am G C
Long may you run
Chorus:
C G
Long may you run
F C
Long may you run
Am F G
Although these changes have come
C F C
With your chrome heart shining in the sun
Am G C F G C
Long may you run
Verse 2:
C F C
Well, it was back in Blind River in 1962
Am F G
When I last saw you alive
C F C
We missed that shift on the long decline
Am G C F
Long may you run
Chorus:
C G
Long may you run
F C
Long may you run
Am F G
Although these changes have come
C G F C
With your chrome heart shining in the sun
Am G C F Ab C
Long may you run
Verse 3:
C F C
Maybe The Beach Boys have got you now
Am F G
With those waves singing "Caroline"
C G F C
Rollin' down that empty ocean road
Am G C F
Gettin' to the surf on time
Chorus:
C G
Long may you run
F C
Long may you run
Am F G
Although these changes have come
C G F C
With your chrome heart shining in the sun
Am G C F
Long may you run
Outro:
F Ab C
Long may you run..
Song History
Last Updated: September 10, 2025